The University Foundation - 11 rue dEgmont, Brussels
Summary
Final meeting of the SCOPE2015 initiative to explore scenarios for RTD cooperation between the EU and other regions of the world - The MENA countries, Africa, Latin America and the CIS states. This meeting involves RTD policy makers from the EU and the target regions of SCOPE2015.
METAFORESIGHT: International Conference on Integrating Regi
Country:
Spain
Venue
C�eres
Summary
Organized by FUNDECYT in the context of the Meta-Foresight project financed under the Regions of Knowledge pilot action of the European Commission, this conference brings together policy makers with experts from the European Commission, the academic community and entrepreneurs to explore the development of regional learning capacities and the integration of regional intelligence.
Launched in 1999 the InnoRegio programme of the BMBF is the starting point for a new form of entrepreneurial support based on a sustainable regional innovation strategy. The aim of the programme is to link keys areas of research at scientific institutions with the technologies, skills and potential of local industry. In this conference the German Institute for economic Research the DIW of Berlin, will present results of its research on how cooperation in innovation networks can overcome regional barriers to development.
Details
Deadline for registration is 31 august 2005. For more information contact Kirsten Keller at [email protected]
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Date
04/06/2005
Title
Foresight Training for Practitioners and Organisers
Border Regions, Regional Foresight and Innovation Development in Eastern Germany
Country:
Germany
Venue
The dbb Forum in Berlin
Summary
The BMBFs innovation support programmes are helping to promote the formation of clusters in Eastern Germany. The conference will debate approaches to systematic regional planning for the future as a means of overcoming development limitations.
The University Foundation 11 rue dEgmont, Brussels
Summary
SCOPE2015 is one of a series of European Commission initiatives to establish a European Foresight Knowledge Platform for policy makers and foresight practitioners in Europe. A key objective of the European Unions Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (RTD) is to open up the European Research Area (ERA) to the rest of the world. In doing so, research can contribute to the solution of specific problems faced by third countries in equitable partnerships. SCOPE 2015 is a European Commission funded initiative aimed at producing scenarios for research and technology development cooperation with Europe. This working groups meeting explores scenarios for RTD cooperation between the EU and other regions of the world The MENA countries, Africa, Latin America and the CIS states.
Reception from 18:30-19:30 and Conference from 19:30-22:15
Branding as we know it is a thing of the past - you will notice a paradigm shift - movement and instability all over the place, intuition and flexibility as survival tools, personal guidance by agents, qualitative and quantitative, push and pull, swarming techniques, close to home solutions and many other dynamics
Kick-off meeting of the "Mutual Learning Platform"
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Brussels
Summary
The "Mutual Learning Platform" is a new initiative which has its roots in the action plan drawn up in response to the European Councils decision that investment in European research and development (R&D) must be increased to approach 3% of GDP by 2010. The Mutual Learning Platform (MLP) aims to support regions in developing their research strategies, taking into account their specific situation and needs. The main themes will be:
regional foresight activities
regional benchmarking
regional profiles in research and innovation.
Its activities are expected to result in concrete tools for regional policy makers involved in research and innovation activities.
Details
E-mail : Ms Petra Falchetto - Agenda & registration form : www.innovating-regions.org - Tel : +43 1 876 7991 0
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Date
13/04/2005
Title
The Futures of Europeans in the Global Knowledge Society
Country:
France
Venue
Louvain-la-Neuve
Summary
What unique challenges does the Knowledge Society present to Europe? How can futures studies help create effective strategies to meet those challenges? How can futures studies contribute to strategies for success for European companies and private sector organizations? How can futures studies assist Europeans in clarifying their change issues with regard to the key challenges facing the world as a whole? Addressing these critical questions is the main objective of this conference.
Centre Albert Borchette, 36 rue Froissart, 1040 Brussels
Summary
Annual conference of the "Regions of Knowledge" Pilot Action. This conference will gather all the project coordinators in order to report progress and to expose their interim findings to a broader public.
Benchmarking for Better Regional Innovation Policies
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Brussels
Summary
This MLP workshop focuses on benchmarking, the development of a scoreboard for regional innovation, policy assessment and methods and tools to influence policy development and decision making at regional level.
This workshop of the Mutual Learning Platform focuses on the innovation and research profiles of regions as well as success factors, policies, proven mechanisms and tools for the development of hot-spots and growth poles.
The international dimension of the Europe of Knowledge: A common interest to Europe and to the World.
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Brussels Centre Borschette
Summary
Organized by CIRAD and the IRD of France with support from the European Commission it discusses the role of international cooperation on research in the context of the Seventh Framework Programme.
Rural Futures Conference â The Rural Citizen: governance, culture and wellbeing in the 21st century
Country:
United Kingdom
Venue
Plymouth
Summary
This is a conference concerning people who live and dwell in rural areas, and as such is particularly relevant both to those employed in the processes of rural development, and to academics engaged in studying those processes. Each of the words in the title of this conference is open to many interpretations, and our aim is to offer an event which e
SPIDER â Rethinking Regions, Improving Regional Performance in the Knowledge Society
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Novotel Brussels Center, Tour Noir, Rue de la Vierge Noir 32, Brussels
Summary
This is the final conference of the SPIDER project financed under the European Parliament âRegions of Knowledgeâ Programme. A collaboration involving Z_Punkt, the Destree Institute and the http://www.tukkk.fi/tutu/tv
Day 1 is devoted to the RegStrat project funded by the European Parliament under the Regions of Knowledge Programme. Participants will examine and discuss the state of the art of related policy research and methodology, as well as the practical use of SPI tools in regional policy-making.
Day 2 features the European Commission DG Enterprise funded Mutual Learning Platform. It focuses on reviewing and promoting practical knowledge on incentives, benefits and impacts of conducting foresight exercises in a regional context.
Day 1 is devoted to the RegStrat project funded by the European Parliament under the Regions of Knowledge Programme. Participants will examine and discuss the state of the art of related policy research and methodology, as well as the practical use of SPI tools in regional policy-making.
Day 2 features the European Commission DG Enterprise funded Mutual Learning Platform. It focuses on reviewing and promoting practical knowledge on incentives, benefits and impacts of conducting foresight exercises in a regional context.
Full details are available at the conference website
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Date
26/04/2006
Title
The Future of Drugs - Pharma
Country:
Netherlands
Venue
Amsterdam
Summary
Club of Amsterdam meeting on the future of drugs and the Pharmaceutical industry
Details
16.00 Hours to 19.15 Hours for more details see their website
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Date
03/05/2006
Title
The Summit for the Future on Risk
Country:
Netherlands
Venue
Amsterdam
Summary
The Club of Amsterdam presents its second, global âSummit for the Futureâ bringing together international thought leaders to discuss significant, global challenges and opportunities. This year it focuses on the subject of risk and the role of risk in innovation and global growth. The Summit is an opportunity for participantst Available online or contact the summit secretariat
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Date
11/05/2006
Title
âWays to European Futureâ a Dialogue between Policy Makers and Foresight Practitioners
Country:
Czech Republic
Venue
Prague
Summary
This conference is a policy dialogue on the interface between policy-making and foresight. It focuses on the role of foresight as a tool in policy-making. The organisers hope that the event will contribute to a dialogue at European level, raise interest of policy-makers and stakeholders in the issues addressed. It is aimed at Policy-makers and stat
Details
This conference is organized by the ERA-Net initiative entitled âForSocietyâ. Its website can be accessed here. Space is limited so those interested should fill out the registration form and return it by email to [email protected] before the 15 March 2006.
âWays to European Futureâ a Dialogue between Policy Makers and Foresight Practitioners
Country:
Czech Republic
Venue
Prague
Summary
This conference is a policy dialogue on the interface between policy-making and foresight. It focuses on the role of foresight as a tool in policy-making. The organisers hope that the event will contribute to a dialogue at European level, raise interest of policy-makers and stakeholders in the issues addressed. It is aimed at Policy-makers and stat
Details
This conference is organized by the ERA-Net initiative entitled âForSocietyâ. Its website can be accessed here. Space is limited so those interested should fill out the registration form and return it by email to [email protected] before the 15 March 2006.
MLP Workshop on How to Make Regional Growth Poles Work
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Brussels
Summary
This is the second MLP workshop of the working group on Regional Profiles. The first workshop on Regional Profiles focused on the identification of the criteria, ingredients and regional prerequisites for a Regional Growth Pole. Most regions claim to have the essential ingredients to become a Growth Pole. The existence of such ingredients is not enough to ensure successful growth. This workshop focuses on making use of these ingredients. It provides case studies and opportunities for interaction between participants and speakers.
Details
Organised by the IRE Secretariat in Luxembourg. For further details contact Nathalie BRAHIM at [email protected]
MLP Workshop on How to Perform Regional Innovation Benchmarking
Country:
Belgium
Venue
Brussels
Summary
This is the second meeting of the Regional Innovation Working Group of the MLP - Mutual Learning Platform. It features numerous case-studies and participants will have a chance to interact with their peer in five sessions:
Regional benchmarking overview
Profiling regional innovation benchmarking
Information sources for regional innovation benchmarking
Information sources for regional innovation benchmarking
Analysing the benchmarking results
Value-added from benchmarking
Details
Organised by the IRE Secretariat in Luxembourg. For further details contact Nathalie BRAHIM at [email protected]
The Second International Seville Seminar on FTA - Future-Oriented Technology Analysis
Country:
Spain
Venue
The JRC-IPTS in Seville
Summary
Foresight, Technology Assessment and Technology Forecasting are used in a growing variety of settings. Yet questions remain as to their impacts. This seminar focuses on the âImpacts of FTA Approaches on Policy and Decision-Makingâ. It asks questions such as:
What difference do FTA tools make to decision making in different contexts such as public sector, business and higher education?
What demonstrable impacts do they have?
To what extent can one match FTA process design to desired impact?
What concepts and theoretical traditions might be brought to bear in improving our understanding of the impacts of FTA processes?
How could the use of such tools and approaches be further expanded?
What sorts of community-building actions should FTA practitioners and users undertake to develop good practices and promote innovation?
Details
Further information can be obtained at http://forera.jrc.es/fta/intro.html or by email from [email protected]
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Date
29/09/2006
Title
The Second International Seville Seminar on FTA - Future-Oriented Technology Analysis
Country:
Spain
Venue
The JRC-IPTS in Seville
Summary
Foresight, Technology Assessment and Technology Forecasting are used in a growing variety of settings. Yet questions remain as to their impacts. This seminar focuses on the âImpacts of FTA Approaches on Policy and Decision-Makingâ. It asks questions such as:
What difference do FTA tools make to decision making in different contexts such as public sector, business and higher education?
What demonstrable impacts do they have?
To what extent can one match FTA process design to desired impact?
What concepts and theoretical traditions might be brought to bear in improving our understanding of the impacts of FTA processes?
How could the use of such tools and approaches be further expanded?
What sorts of community-building actions should FTA practitioners and users undertake to develop good practices and promote innovation?
Details
Further information can be obtained at http://forera.jrc.es/fta/intro.html or by email from [email protected]
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Date
06/09/2006
Title
Creating Futures with a Difference: Tools and Methods for Futures-Oriented Policymaking
Country:
Venue
Patumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Summary
This meeting is organized by the âAPEC Center for Technology Foresightâ in bangkok, a part of the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand and lead by Prof. Sohail Inayatullah from Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The workshop will introduce participants to techniques thast will enable them to:
Map the future using the futures triangle
Anticipate the future using the Molitor S-curve
Time the future through macrohistory and macrofutures
Deepen the future using Causal Layered Analysis and Four Quadrant Integral Mapping
Create alternative futures through the Multi-scenario method
Transform the future through visioning, backcasting and anticipatory action learning
Details
More details can be found from the APEC website www.apecforesight.org
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Date
07/09/2006
Title
Creating Futures with a Difference: Tools and Methods for Futures-Oriented Policymaking
Country:
Venue
Patumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Summary
This meeting is organized by the âAPEC Center for Technology Foresightâ in bangkok, a part of the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand and lead by Prof. Sohail Inayatullah from Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The workshop will introduce participants to techniques thast will enable them to:
Map the future using the futures triangle
Anticipate the future using the Molitor S-curve
Time the future through macrohistory and macrofutures
Deepen the future using Causal Layered Analysis and Four Quadrant Integral Mapping
Create alternative futures through the Multi-scenario method
Transform the future through visioning, backcasting and anticipatory action learning
Details
More details can be found from the APEC website www.apecforesight.org
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Date
08/09/2006
Title
Creating Futures with a Difference: Tools and Methods for Futures-Oriented Policymaking
Country:
Venue
Patumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Summary
This meeting is organized by the âAPEC Center for Technology Foresightâ in bangkok, a part of the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand and lead by Prof. Sohail Inayatullah from Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The workshop will introduce participants to techniques thast will enable them to:
Map the future using the futures triangle
Anticipate the future using the Molitor S-curve
Time the future through macrohistory and macrofutures
Deepen the future using Causal Layered Analysis and Four Quadrant Integral Mapping
Create alternative futures through the Multi-scenario method
Transform the future through visioning, backcasting and anticipatory action learning
Details
More details can be found from the APEC website www.apecforesight.org
'The EFMN is financed by the European Commission Directorate General for Research as part of a series of initiatives intended to provide a Foresight Knowledge Sharing Platform for foresight practitioners and policy makers in the European Union.
